You deserve a qualified tax professional who truly gets your business and understands its unique needs. Whether you're a high-growth startup navigating complex entity structures, a small business balancing profitability with compliance, or an individual seeking peace of mind during tax season, your financial future deserves more than one-size-fits-all advice. It deserves precision, partnership, and a deep understanding of the evolving tax landscape.
That’s exactly why Don Ryu launched a reimagined tax firm—purpose-built to serve clients who demand expertise, integrity, and practical guidance across the full spectrum of tax matters.
For over three decades, Don has stood at the forefront of tax advisory, representation, and education. He led a national practice as a Tax Partner at Deloitte, where he advised multinational corporations and emerging entities on everything from complex partnership structures to IRS audits and tax planning strategies. In academia, Don served as an Adjunct Professor at Baruch College, guiding graduate students through the technical depths of taxation, compliance, and real-world application. More recently, he revamped Collective’s Tax Team as its Tax Leader, bringing operational excellence and strategic insight to a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.
Now, with a new mission and a personalized approach, Don has built a tax practice that blends deep technical expertise with genuine client connection. Every engagement is grounded in transparency, responsiveness, and a commitment to simplifying the complex—without sacrificing accuracy.
With over 30 years of comprehensive experience in federal, state, local, and international taxation, Don has advised a diverse clientele, from individuals and small businesses to global conglomerates. He recently served as Senior Director of Tax at a high-growth fintech company, where he led the tax team in future-proofing the organization. A respected thought leader, Don has taught graduate tax courses at Baruch College for over eight years and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. His expertise also extends to M&A advisory for family and private equity-owned businesses and assisting global automobile and steel makers with site selection, business planning, and tax system implementation.
Prior Positions
Start-up
Senior Director of Tax, Collective Hub Inc.
Academics
Adjunct Professor, Stan Ross Department of Accountancy, Baruch College at The City University of New York
Public Accounting
Tax Partner and Leader of National Korean Practice, Deloitte LLP
Tax Managing Director, KPMG LLP
Tax Partner, Baker Tilly LLP
Tax Partner, Citrin Cooperman LLP
Senior Director, RSM US LLP
Senior Director, Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C.
Managing Director, RRBB
Education
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, Master in Professional Accounting
Yonsei University, MBA and BBA
Affiliation
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA)
Member and formerly BOD Member, Korean Innovative Technology Engineers & Entrepreneurs (KITEE)
Advisor, Korea Trade Association (KOTRA) New York